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Couple plans to bring ‘Midnight Embers’ to Peru By Michelle Boswell mboswell@thepaperofmiami.com They learned their culinary skills while in New York, but decided Peru, Indiana, is their choice for opening their fine dining, white tablecloth restaurant, ‘Midnight Embers.’ Sarah Benedict, a 2017 Peru High School graduate, and her beau, Ivy Key, are planning to open a fine dining establishment in the former Mallow Appliance building at 53 East Fifth Street. Benedict and Key met while at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. Both are recent graduates of the Institute. “I always wanted to open a restaurant since I was little, but I wasn’t planning on doing it this early but it just so happened the stars aligned and we were given this amazing opportunity in an amazing location to open this up together,” Key said. On the other hand, Benedict had toyed with the idea of opening a restaurant but didn’t give it serious thought until now. “I’ve considered it, but I’ve never devoted to it but
when this opportunity came up and with Ivy’s partnership, we couldn’t turn it down. Living in Peru all of my life, I’ve always wanted to give back to this community and this is the perfect way to do that,” Benedict said. The couple also have two other partners going into the venture with them and they are in the baking and pastry arts. George Celotto has 20 years of experience including working at Disney. Saxmi Shah is based in India and she has her own successful business in India called Saxmi’s Whipped Magic. She does cakes, cupcakes including vegan and eggless. The four met at culinary school. They want to use local suppliers for their produce and meats as much as possible making their meals a farm-to-table experience. Another experience Benedict and Key would like to give to their patrons is live music. They will have a stage built to have local musicians perform. They hope to have outdoor dining available in the warmer months and
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Requests for absentee ballots up 500% since 2016 election By Michelle Boswell mboswell@thepaperofmiami.com
Ivy Key and Sarah Benedict peek inside the former Mallow Appliance building at 53 East Fifth Street, Peru. They have plans to open a restaurant at that locationwithin six months. Photo by MIchelle Boswell
Four years ago, requests for absentee ballots was around 200 in Miami County. This year there have been at least 1,200 ballots sent out to voters. According to Mary Jones, First Deputy of Voter Registration for Miami County, COVID-19 has contributed to the 500% increase. “Most voters in Miami County are 65 and over and they are self-quarantining and limiting themselves as to when they go out,” Jones said. According to Jones, requesting an absentee ballot is a two-step process. The voter should call the voter registration office to request a ballot by mail. The ballot is mailed to the voter, they fill it out and send it back to the voter registration office in the Miami County Courthouse. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is before Friday, Oct. 16. Jones said there is a seven-day turnaround after making the request for a ballot. The returning ballots must be “in our hands by Nov. 3 at Noon,” she said. Jones said voters should bring their Indiana driver’s licenses when voting in person. The voter’s registration address must match their driver’s license address. She also encourages voters to wear a mask when going to the polls. “We encourage everyone to wear a mask. We can’t require it, but we encourage it,” said Jones. The General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. For more information, you can call voter registration at the Miami County Courthouse at 765-472-3901 or go online at www.IndianaVoters.com.
YMCA groundbreaking ceremony marks the beginning of year-long construction project By Michelle Boswell mboswell@thepaperofmiami.com It was a sunny morning in Peru when local officials, YMCA board members and residents gathered at the site that will become the new home to the Peru/Miami County YMCA. The ceremony took place on Sept. 22 at 10 a.m. at the west end of Peru not far from West City Park. Pastor Dave Jodry was introduced to lead all who gathered for prayer. Kenneth Hanson, a life-long resident of Miami County, current Superintendent
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of North Miami Schools, and YMCA board president, started off the groundbreaking ceremony recalling his days spent at the Peru/Miami County YMCA as a youth. “I look back and think about those years and a gentleman that comes to my mind is Mr. Kevin Bragg. Kevin was a guy, didn’t matter who you were, held you accountable, made you want to be a better person, and just pushed you to work harder each and every day. Kevin was my soccer coach for a lot of years,” Hansen said. He mentioned tennis camps with Mike Saine and how this area is
spoiled in that regard for having someone like Saine here to coach the youth. Now, the sports director for the YMCA is Kevin Braggs son, Caleb Bragg. Hanson thanked Bragg for coming back to the community and serving as the sports director. Hanson said there is over 6,000 youth to reach in the community and the YMCA will be a big part of that outreach. He pointed out that in the fall of 2021, this will be the new home of the YMCA. The process of making a new YMCA possible, Hanson said, started several years ago with the support of the City of
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‘Citizens Against J-turns’ wants state to delay highway 31 changes A group of citizens who live along the U.S. 31 corridor between South Bend and Indianapolis issued a statement today that recognizes the financial impact of COVID19 to the state of Indiana. That impact includes longpromised plans to improve U.S. 31. “The financial impact is real,” said Bill Friend, who is a member of the Citizens Against J-turns group. “It’s no one’s fault. But, it does affect the timeline for improvements. We get it. Everyone we talk to along the 31 corridor gets it.” “Our concern now, is that a well-intentioned INDOT might decide to build low-cost alternatives in place of the permanent improvements that we really need,” added Friend. Nobody wants that. It’s better to wait until we
can do this right -until the funding is in place so that we can make the same improvements to U.S. 31 that have been made to other major highways in the state.” One of the low-cost alternatives that Citizens Against J-turns are concerned about is the construction of elaborate concrete drives and chutes that allow semi-trucks, farm equipment and other vehicles to make U-turns along the highway. These elaborate U-turns are often referred to as J-turns. A poll of citizens who live along the corridor, shows that more than 70 percent know J-turns are being considered by INDOT. And nearly the same percentage of citizens are opposed to J-turns. Only 16 percent remain undecided. The poll, which features a 3 percent (plus or
minus) margin of error was conducted by DatAttic, a polling and research division of Big Idea Company, LLC in Mishawaka, Indiana. “J-turns only work on lower volume, lower speed roads,” adds Friend. They were never meant for a highway where tens of thousands of vehicles are traveling at an average speed of 70 miles per hour every day. Hoosiers along the highway know that. And what we’re hearing and seeing from them, is the kind of humility and common sense you get in a state like Indiana. ‘If we don’t have the money to do this right, let’s wait until we do.’ That’s all they’re saying. Let’s not make the mistake of building low-cost solutions that are likely to do more harm than good. Let’s do this right.”
flower crusted Ribeye with cauliflower mashed potato, glazed root vegetables, chive shallot compound butter or Midnight Sirloin with sea salt baked potato, broccoli rabe and cabernet reduction. They will also offer desserts, coffees, and specialty drinks such as White Russians, Espresso Martinis, Irish Coffee, and loose-leaf teas. Other menu options they plan to offer will be foods that will cater to vegans and vegetarians and those who have dietary restrictions such as celiac disease. “I feel like vegans and vegetarians get a bad rap on media. If
you know what you’re doing and cook it right, you can have a really nice plantbased meal. At this time, they are concentrating on getting loans to renovate the Fifth Street building. The pair is working with the Indiana Small Business Development Center to form an LLC and to get the funding they need. Benedict said nothing is signed yet, but they need more loans elsewhere because the ISBDC loan will not be enough. Benedict and Key made a presentation at the Peru City Council meeting Monday, Oct. 5. They said they are looking for local
Embers possibly a roof-top bar. Benedict said, “those are pretty trendy nowadays.” Benedict also said they would also like to offer internships to students who are interested in the culinary arts. Items on their sample menu include appetizers like, Ceviche made of shrimp, jalapeno, cilantro and lime; Asian Pork Belly with ginger soy glaze, green onion and toasted sesame and Heirloom Caprese made with heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil, just to name a few. They will also have soups, salads, sides, and entrees such as Sun-
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In February of 2019, Governor Holcomb committed to making U.S. 31 a “freeway.” In 2016, former Indiana Governor, now Vice President of the United States, Mike Pence, called plans for major improvements along the U.S. 31 corridor, a “freeway of opportunity” for the entire state of Indiana. That same year, then Lt. Governor of Indiana, Eric Holcomb said that U.S. 31 “…has to be a freeway.” And in his Major Moves announcement on September 26, 2005, former Indiana Governor, Mitch Daniels said that “A state that aspires to greatness has to think big and act boldly – linking a host of once-strong local communities with each other and with markets of the world. We seek to connect our north and central regions with an en-
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support by getting connected with the right people to proceed with the restaurant including local officials for being up to code and working with the health department. Benedict and Key predict they will be able to open in early 2021.
hanced Highway 31.” “The current pandemic is creating hardships impacting nearly all of our institutions and activities across Indiana, including highway funding. We can’t afford to allow it to dictate substandard solutions to long-term problems such as the safety of traveling the US 31 corridor. Again, let’s not make the mis-
take of building lowcost solutions that are likely to do more harm than good. Let’s wait and do this right,” reiterates Friend. The Citizens Against J-Turns group was formed in the spring of 2020 when rumors began circulating that INDOT was planning to install J-turns along the highway in place of
the more expensive, permanent solutions that INDOT has constructed on highways in other parts of the state. The group consists of citizens from up and down the corridor who see the use of J-turns on a high volume, high speed road like U.S. 31 as inappropriate and potentially dangerous.
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Obituaries Lisa Marie Judson, 42 Lisa Marie Judson, 42, of Peru, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Sept. 12, 1978, in Kokomo to Joseph L. and Linda L. (Johnson) Wilson. She married Michael R. Judson Oct. 8, 1999, in Peru and he survives. Lisa worked for Walmart in Logansport for over 10 years. She was a member of the Church of Christ at Grissom. She enjoyed photography, selling Sipology Tea and spending time with her sons at their sporting events and activities. Surviving family include her parents, Joseph and Linda Wilson of Peru; her husband Michael R. Judson of Peru; her three sons,
Isaac, Jaden and Alexander Judson of Peru; her siblings, Kimberly Blohm of Peru; Joseph Wilson of Bunker Hill; Susan (Jason) Corn of Bunker Hill; Cathy (Jack) Leedy of University Park, Illinois; and Debra (Glen) Strong of Bunker Hill. She was preceded in death by her nephew, Jack Edward Leedy Jr. A celebration of Lisa’s
life will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, at Riverview Funeral Home, 421 W. Canal Street in Peru with pastor Terry Carter officiating. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. prior to services at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Breast cancer foundation in her honor. 13770 Noel Road, Suite 801889, Dallas, Texas. 75380. In accordance with the State Board of Health and our Governor’s order, face masks will be required for services and visitation at the funeral home. Riverview Funeral Home in Peru has been entrusted with arrangements. www.riverviewfhperu.com.
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Randy Ray Kline, 64 Randy Ray Kline, 64, Peru, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born Aug. 6, 1956, in Warsaw, Indiana, he was the son of Frank D. Kline and Betty Jean Dunn Kline. On July 24, 1998, in Peru, Indiana, he was married to the former Susan Jane Buckalew. Randy graduated from Peru High School in 1975. He was the assistant superintendent for Peru Utilities-Water, Wastewater, Stormwater Department, where he had
worked for 27 years. Survivors include his wife, Susan J. Kline, Peru; two sons, Nathan T. Kline (Megan Austin), Oak Harbor, Washington; Heath D. (Amanda) Kline, Evansville; two daughters, Jamie C. (Justin) Bauch, Rochester; and Katie (Zach) Holt, New Albany; four grandchildren, Everett Kline, Evansville; Andrew and Abby Bauch, Rochester; Arlen Holt, New Albany; and one brother, Rick D. Kline, Wabash. Also surviving are several nieces,
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John Hicks of Bunker Hill, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, at home after a long illness. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, July 14, 1948, to Johnny Ray and Peggy Pemberton Hicks. John was raised by his beloved grandparents Esau and Rosie PemberCourtney Chamberlain, ton in Morgan and Scott Carston Chamberlain, counties, Tennessee. No McKenzie Baer, Jaden matter where he lived, Baer, Teagan Baer, Toby Tennessee was always Baer, Tyson Baer, Karmyn home. John was a true people Baer, Connor Trump and person and never met a Lacy Trump, three greatgreat-grandchildren, Pres- stranger. He would give someone his last dollar. ley Mitchell, Rowan He loved his family very Mitchell and Tatum Mitchell, sister, Doris Paul much and will be dearly missed by all who knew of Warren, Indiana, and him. He liked to tinker his brother, Max (Nancy) and fix things that others Chamberlain of Urbana. had given up on. He was He was preceded in death an avid gun and knife by his parents, son-in-law collector who enjoyed Dallas Baer and his sister, hunting and fishing. Betty Cooper. He is survived by his Funeral services were at wife, Carol, in the home, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, and his daughter Teresa Hicks Freytag (Timothy) 2020, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Brian Mark A. Kindlesparker, Chamberlain and Rev. 68, of Carmel, Indiana, Larry Wade officiating. passed away 1:46 a.m., Burial was in Memorial Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, at Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. St. Vincent Hospital, InFriends were to call from dianapolis, Indianapolis. 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, He was born in Peru, Inat the funeral home. diana, Feb. 2, 1952, the Preferred memorials son of Bernard and may be made to the UrNancy Correll bana Yoke Parrish or UrKindlesparker. Mark bana Lions Club. The married Rene Vernon, memorial guest book for Dec. 31, 1999, and she preOrville may be signed at ceded him in death Dec. www.grandstaff13, 2019 hentgen.com. Mark graduated from
Orville Ray Chamberlain, 95 Orville Ray Chamberlain, 95, of rural Urbana, Indiana, died at 10:07 a.m, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, at Miller's Merry Manor East in Wabash, Indiana. He was born Sept. 12, 1925, in Urbana, to John and Altie (Brunton) Chamberlain. Orville was a 1943 graduate of Urbana High School. He married Martha Ann Pond at the Wabash Friends Church Oct. 26, 1947. Orville was a lifelong farmer and was named a Master Farmer in 1968. He was a member of the Urbana Yoke Parrish, where he served on several committees over the years, and was a charter member of the Urbana Lions Club. He was a member of the Wabash County Farm Bureau Coop Board 25 years, the Indiana Lawrence Bank Board of Directors for 20 years, was President of State Farm Management, was a former President of State Pork Producers, and in 1970 was awarded the Ford Foundation Efficiency Award. He enjoyed traveling and visited all 50
states and 60 different countries. He is survived by his wife, Martha Ann Chamberlain of Urbana, two children, Scott (Marcia) Chamberlain of Wabash, and Kitty Lou Baer of Urbana, five grandchildren, Angela (Jim) Vincent of Peru, Indiana, LaMont (Christine) Chamberlain, Troy (Stacy) Baer, and Tyler (Kimberly) Baer, all of Urbana and Tracy (Nathan) Trump of North Manchester, Indiana, 16 great-grandchildren, Brittany (Brandon) Mitchell, Alexis (Connor) Quin, Addison (Logan Stanfield) Vincent, Sydney Vincent, Cody (Carley Sisson) Chamberlain, Clayton (Audrie) Chamberlain,
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nephews, and cousins. Due to Covid19, there will be no services. Randy was a passionate cyclist and enjoyed riding many miles on the Nickel Plate Trail. In lieu of flowers or other memorials, please consider making a donation to the Nickel Plate Trail in his memory at www.nickelplatetrail.org. McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.mcclainfh.com.
of Helenwood, Tennessee; as well as grandchildren Jordan (Jaime) Eric, Natasha and Courtney (Preston) and one great grandchild all of Tennessee. Also surviving are his twin sister Joan Dorneman (Art) of Kokomo, Indiana, and sisters Texann Loggins of Chatsworth, Georgia, and Clara Tanner (Johnny) of Autryville, North Carolina; as well as a brother David Gibson (Donna) of Sunbright, Tenneessee. Also,
mother-in-law Carol Wager of Holly Springs, North Carolina, sister-inlaw Suzanne Wager Ryan of Holly Springs, North Carolina, and brother-inlaw Richard Wager (Jackie) of Milton, Delaware. as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, a daughter Lisa Hicks Epperson of Sunbright, Tennessee, a brother Allen Gibson of Autryville, North Carolina, and a brother-inlaw Jackie Loggins of Chatsworth, Georgia. A graveside service will be held at Daniel Memorial Cemetery, 235 Main St, Helenwood, Tennesee, at a later date. Casual dress is requested. Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
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Peru High School in 1970, was a member of the Miami Nation of Indians, and a retired carpenter.
Surviving are his children Tracia (Troy) Blackman of Fulton, Indiana, Lukus (Brynn) Kindlesparker of Brentwood, Tennessee, Kassi Kindlesparker of Phoenix, Arizona, and Carol Jones of Carmel, Indiana; grandchildren Boston Blackman, Berklee Sutton, Drew Kindlesparker, Mason Kindlesparker, Marley Kindlesparker, Duke Kindlesparker, Ella Felix, and Emilia Felix and greatgrand daughter Kennedy Sutton. He was preceded in death by his
parents, his wife Rene, a brother Larry Kindlesparker, and two sisters Vicki Poindexter and Jill Hershberger. A memorial gathering celebrating the life of Mark A. Kindlesparker will be held from 10 a.m. to Noon Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, at the EikenberryEddy Funeral Home, 84 W. Main St., Peru, Indiana. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made through the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home to the Miami Nation of Indians.
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Naomi Nonie Francis Bode
Naomi (Nonie) Francis Bode completed her adventure of life peacefully with family at her side in Peru, Indiana, on Sept. 21, 2020. Nonie is preceded in death by her parents, Alec and Naomi Newman, two sisters; Lois Stilley, Donna Carda and her husband Art. Nonie is survived by her sisters Yvonne Douglas, Norma Jean Tapscott and her loving children Charles Bode, Julie Allen (Mark), Alec Bode (Yvonne) and Danny Bode (Shawna), and many loving and amazing grandchildren and great grandchildren. Nonie had a true passion for helping others. As a young and devoted mother, she completed her nursing degree while raising her four young children while never missing ballgames, recitals and other ac-
tivities. In addition to her family, her absolute joy was working at UCI Medical Center in the Emergency Room where she put a lasting mark on what excellence in nursing is all about. Nonie was fierce, strong and compassionate. She cared for her patients as if they were family. After retiring from the University of California, Nonie continued her love of nursing at Inland Val-
ley Hospital in Murrieta. Nonie had unmatched inner strength. Her guidance and love were evident to all and her love of helping others was a constant. She was the first you called when you were feeling under the weather and often her response to whatever ailed you was “Go and gargle with some salt water.” She had a tremendous sense of humor and found happiness during retirement with a slot machine and a cup of coffee but her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Nonie will be missed by all who knew her. She leaves behind a family who loves her very much and will work to live up to the lofty standards she set during her most outstanding life.
Joseph Moran Fisher, 71 Joseph Moran Fisher, 71, Peru, passed away on Sept. 28, 2020, at the Mississinewa Campground. Born July 20, 1949, in Moran, Michigan, he was the son of Francis C. “Pete,” Sr., and Phyllis Jean Fisher. On June 7, 1969, in Peru, Indiana, he was married to Cindy Ann Hetzner. Joseph was a member of the Deedsville Community Church, the Literary Aid Association a lifetime member of the Peru VFW. He was a 1969 graduate of North Miami High School and retired from Square D in Peru. He was also the owner of Fisher Auction Service. Joe enjoyed
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working in his garage, spending time with his family and dogs, and was known for his laugh, “huh-huh-huh!” Survivors include his wife, Cindy Fisher, Peru; children, Melissa (Jim) Ulshafer, Urbana, Joe, Fisher, Jr., (Nicole Jones) Mexico; and Jeremy (Stephanie) Fisher,
Roann; as well as 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, with pastor Bill Babb officiating. Burial followed in Westlawn Cemetery, Denver. Following the graveside, family and friends will gather at the VFW in Peru for a luncheon hosted by the Deedsville Community Church and the VFW. Visitation was held from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, October 3, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Westlawn Cemetery Association.
By Marlene Mickelson The Miami County Artisan Gallery (MCAG) proudly presents its Fourth Chocolate Festival, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door, at MCAG, 20 North Broadway (west side of the square at Fifth Street and Broadway), Peru, Indiana. Great community collaborations and sponsors make this event a one-of-a-kind opportunity for individuals to taste, buy, and vote on their favorite chocolate creation. Also, enjoy flowers from What's Blooming, Champagne by Broadway Liquors, entertainment by Dr. Jason Gornto, free soda and water from Kroger, and free coffee from 6th Street Coffee. Participants will watch in excitement and celebrate with the eight chocolate vendors in the judging and awarding of Gold Medal Awards for: 1) Best of Show, 2) Best Presentation, and 3) People's Choice. Those vendors are: 1) Aperion Care; 2) Blair Ridge
Health Campus; 3) Country Hen; 4) Dreams to Reality Cakes; 5) Garden Gate Cafe; 6) Hickory Creek at Peru; 7) Monica's Create A Cake (Kokomo), and 8) Redmon Chocolate Company. MCAG is pleased to recognize and thank corporate sponsor, Smith, Sawyer &
Smith, Inc., individual sponsor, Anne Kennedy, marketing sponsor Modern Graphics, and the competition judging by Eric Wilson, executive chef of Charley Creek Inn. This annual nonprofit fundraising event is as fun as it is awesome, especially during these times.
Although masks and social distancing are required, we have it set up for a MCAG Fantastic Fourth Chocolate Festival! For more information, contact Marlene Mickelson, MCAG Executive Director at 765-919-4278 or at: marlenemickelsoncompton1@gmail.com .
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Mobile Food Pantry coming Oct.28 The Mobile Food Pantry will be at St. Charles Catholic Church, 80 West Fifth Street, Peru, Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 11 a.m. It will be sponsored by Anthem Blue Cross and Shield.
This is a drivethru distribution and no one should arrive before 10:30 a.m. Due to COVID19 restrictions, the organizers ask that all who will be recieving food remain in their vehicles.
Walk-in flu vaccinations available soon in Miami County Walk-in Flu vaccines will be administered at the Miami County Health Department Thursday, Oct. 22 from 8 a.m. to Noon and 1:30 to 3 p.m. for children (6
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Sports 2020 North Miami Homecoming Apaches beat the Warriors, 48-20
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Sports Schedule Maconaquah Oct. 8 6 p.m. - Girls Seventh and Eighth Grade Volleyball/RRC Round No. 2 (Home) 7 p.m. – Girls Varsity Soccer/IHSAA Sectional at Mississinewa vs. Peru (Away) Oct. 9 7 p.m. – Varsity Football vs. Wabash High School (Home) Oct. 10 9 a.m. – Girls Junior Varsity and Varsity Volleyball/Maconaquah Invitational (Home) 10:30 a.m. – Girls and Boys Varsity Cross Country/IHSAA Sectional at Logansport (Away) Oct. 12 6 p.m. – Boys Junior Varsity Football vs. Wabash High School (Away) Oct. 13 7 p.m. – Girls Junior Varsity and Varsity Volleyball/IHSAA Sectional (Home) North Miami Oct. 7 5 p.m. – Boys Varsity Soccer/IHSAA Sectional – TBA (Away) 5 p.m. – Sixth Grade Volleyball/Columbia 6GA/Logansport Junior High (Away) Oct. 8
5 p.m. – Sixth Grade Volleyball vs. Sharp Creek Elementary/Northfield (Home) 5 p.m. – Girls Varsity Soccer/IHSAA Sectional Semi-Finals (Away) 5:30 p.m. – Seventh and Eighth Grade Volleyball/RRC Tourney – Rd 2 (Away TBA) 6 p.m. – Junior Varsity and Varsity Volleyball vs. Northfield High School (Away) Oct. 9 7 p.m. – Varsity Football vs. Peru High School (Away) Oct. 10 9 a.m. – Junior Varsity and Varsity Volleyball/Whitko Invitational (Away) 9 a.m. – Girls and Boys Varsity Cross Country/IHSAA Sectionals (Away) 9 a.m. – Seventh and Eighth Grade Volleyball/RRC Final Four (Away) 2 p.m. – Boys Varsity Soccer/IHSAA Sectional Finals (Away) 7 p.m. – Girls Varsity Soccer/IHSAA Sec-
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PHS Cross Country teams compete in TRC meet tionals Finals (Away) Oct. 12 6 p.m. – C-Team Football vs. Peru High School (Home) Oct. 13 5:30 p.m. – Seventh and Eighth Grade Football vs. Northfield Middle School (Home) Peru (Fall break Oct. 5-9)
Oct. 8 5:30 p.m. – Girls Seventh and Eighth Grade Volleyball vs. Maconaquah Middle School (Away) Oct. 9 7 p.m. – Varsity Football vs. North Miami High School (Home) Oct. 10 9 a.m. – Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. North Miami High School (Away) 10 a.m. – Girls Seventh and Eighth Grade Volleyball – No opposing team or location given. 10:30 a.m. – Coed Varsity Cross Country at Sectional. Oct. 12 6 p.m. – Junior Varsity Football vs. North Miami Middle/High School (Away) Oct. 13 5:30 p.m. – Seventh and Eighth Grade Football vs. Manchester Junior High School (Away)
By Lisa Hobbs The Peru Tigers competed at the TRC Cross-Country Meet today at Tippecanoe Valley High School. The men’s team placed 5th out of ten teams with Alex Legg leading the way for the Tigers with a new season PR of 18:24 and an overall place finish of 17th. Following close behind was Kayden Gee with a new season PR of 18:37 and an overall place finish of 20th. Placing third for the Tigers and 24th overall was Kayden Lancaster with a new season PR of
19:09, and following close behind Kayden was Aiden Stewart with a new season PR of 19:13 and an overall place finish of 26th. Rounding out the top seven for Peru were Landon Caldwell, Brayden Thomas, and Leland Brown with overall place finishes of 39th, 41st, and 44th, and new season PR’s of 20:12, 20:24, and 20:43 respectively. Finishing
next for Peru were Alex Smithers, Teigan Althouse, Zach Smithers, David Schulte, Cian Hazlett, and Nich Alberts with overall place finishes of 44th, 68th, 70th, 71st, 82nd, and 83rd, and finish times of 20:43, 21:56, 22:10, 22:12, 23:19, and 23:21.In addition to the runners previously mentioned, Alex Smithers, Zach Smithers, and David Schulte also earned new season PR’s. The women’s team place 6th out of ten teams with Brianna Bennett leading the way for the Tigers with an overall place finish of 24th
and a finish time of 24:36. Following close behind was Sadie Carter with an overall place finish of 27th, and a new season PR of 24:54. Coming in next for Peru were Chloe Holler, Kaylene Kirk, and Anna Roush with overall place finishes of 28th, 32nd, and 36th and finish times of 24:57, 25:59, and 27:19. In addition to Brianna, both Kaylene and Anna earned new season PR’s today. The Tigers return to action Saturday, Oct. 10 at the IHSAA Sectional at Logansport High School.
Peru Junior High Tennis Team tops Kokomo Here are the results of the Peru Junior High School Tennis match against Kokomo on Sept. 29. Peru 5 Kokomo Record 11-0. Singles matches No.1 - Gavin Eldridge - Won 8-4. No. 2 - Maks Ko-
rotkov - Won 8-3. No.3 - Lucas Musser - Won 8-7 (9). Doubles No. 1 - Jackson Boswell/Jacob Boswell - Won 8-2. No. 2 - Isaac Braley/Bryson Ragland Won 8-5. Extra Matches/
Doubles Blayne Holler/Karter Schwartz - Lost 6-8. Lucas Johnson/Logan Rogers - Lost 1-8. Devin Evans/Johnathan Richards - Lost 1-8. Carter Musser/Rocket Schwartz - Won 8-7(3).
Kal Marks/Landon Steele - Lost 4-8. Devin Evans/Lucas Johnson - Lost 4-6. Jackson Boswell/Logan Rogers - Won 6-0. Blayne Holler/Karter Schwartz - Won 6-0. Bryson Ragland/Logan Rogers - Won 6-1.
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Sept. 15 A quit claim deed was made for 6052 E 600 N, Peru, Indiana. The grantors are Tracey L. Price and Jeffrey W. Price. The grantees are Tracey L. Price and Jeffery W. Price. A quit claim deed was made for grantor Robert L. Morris. The grantees are Andrew R. King and Jennifer L. King.
Sept. 16 A warranty deed was made for 335 E. Sixth Street, Peru, Indiana. The grantor is Christopher Stanley. The grantees are Joshua R. Fields and Amanda L. Fields. A warranty deed was made for grantors, James W. Frankum and Carolyn L. Frankum to the grantee, the State of Indiana. A special warranty deed was made for 211 W. Third Street, Peru, Indiana. The grantor is REM Indiana, Inc. The grantee is Capgrow Holdings JV Sub VI LLC. A warranty deed was made for 308 E. Fifth Street, Peru, Indiana. The grantor is Melinda Allee. The grantee is Samantha O Ramirez. A warranty deed was made for 427 E. Second Street, Peru, Indiana. The grantor is Sonya L. Legg. The grantee is Melinda Allee. A warranty deed was made for 210 W. Third Street, Peru, Indiana. The grantor is Jeromie Wright. The grantees are Justin M. Morris and Kristie Marie Morris.
Sept. 17 A warranty deed was made for 1274 W 1000N, Deedsville, Indiana. The grantor is James P. Eviston. The grantee is Scott A. See. A warranty deed was made for 407 E. Sixth Street, Peru, Indiana. The grantors are Dana Rhoda Biddle and Dana Rhoda formally known as Dana Proctor. The grantee is Yvonne Bertke. A personal representative deed was made for 20 Adams Avenue, Peru, Indiana. The grantors are Melissa Clifton, personal representative and Harold W. Stapleton estate. The grantee is Dallas 2109, LLC. A warranty deed was made for 1199 E. Victory School Road, Peru, Indiana, and 1187 E. Victory School Road, Peru, Indiana. The grantors are Jon Porter Hayes and Janet H. Hayes. The grantee is Paul
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Porter Hayes. A quit claim deed was made for 510 W. 10th Street, Peru, Indiana. The grantor is Russ L. Bickel. The grantees are Russ L. Bickel and Janette D. Bickel. A warranty deed was made for 170 E. Second Street, Peru, Indiana. The grantor is Danny R. Sparks. The grantees are Michael T. Townsend and Leona Townsend. A warranty deed was made for 14388 N 100 W, Macy, Indiana. The grantor is Tracy Lewis, also known as Tracy L and Tracy R Lewis. The grantee is Cheryl E. Wallace. Sept. 18 A warranty deed was made for 552 W. Third Street, Peru, Indiana. The grantor is Jason E. Schumacher. The grantee is Matthew P. Kirk and Nancy J. Kirk. A warranty deed was made for 13087 S. Elm Street, Converse, Indiana. The grantors are Densen L. Burk estate and Kerry Jo Burk Randels, personal representative. The grantee is Webe LLC. A trustee deed was made for 41 Daniels Street, Peru, Indiana. The grantors are Vernon D. Wegert, trustee and Vernon D. Wegert, revocable living trust. A warranty deed was made for 30 West Main Street, Peru, Indiana. The grantor is Sheri K. Spiker. The grantee is TDV2, LLC. A quit claim deed was made for 621 Vanburen Avenue, Peru, Indiana. The grantor is Bobby Chafin. The grantee is Bobby Chafin and Kenneth D. Spears. Sept. 21 A quit claim deed was made for 1819 E. Monona Drive, Peru, Indiana. The grantor is Beverly Betzner Mallow. The grantee is Jerry W. Mallow. A warranty deed was made for 3134 E. 950 S., Amboy, Indiana. The grantor is Josiah D. Miller. The grantee is Darrell Tanner. A quit claim deed was made for 520 E. Fifth Street, Peru, Indiana. The grantor is City of Peru. The grantee is Regina V. McDowell. Sept. 22 A trustee deed was made for E. 100 S., Amboy, Indiana. The grantors are Laura C. Graber, trustee,
Raymond Graber, revocable living trust and Laura C. Graber, revocable living trust. The grantees are Elvin E. Herschberger and Beth R. Herschberger. A warranty deed was made for 4570 W. 100 N., Peru, Indiana. The grantors are James W. Proffitt and Marie S. Proffitt. The grantees are Brandon Wright and Emily Wright. A personal representative deed was made for W. 300 N., Peru, Indiana, and N. 100 W., Peru, Indiana. The grantors are Eden K Gilbreath, executor and Noble W. Gilbreath estate. The grantees are Eden K. Gilbreath, trustee and Noble W. Gilbreath, revocable living trust. A trustee deed was made for W. 300 N., Peru, Indiana, and N. 100 W., Peru, Indiana. The grantors are Eden K. Gilbreath, trustee and Noble W. Gilbreath, revocable living trust. The grantees are Debra A. Peterson and Kevin J. Peterson. A transfer on death deed was made for 18 Graham Avenue, Peru, Indiana. The grantor is Jessie M. Stevens. The grantees are Jessie M. Stevens and Jacob Stevens. A warranty deed was made for 1202 N. Eel River Cemetery Road, Peru, Indiana. The grantors are Mary Eileen Gallahan, trustee and Mary Eileen Gallahan, revocable living trust. The grantees are Edward A. Lebrija and Cali B. Lebrija. Sept. 23 A warranty deed was made for 560 S. Broadway, Peru, Indiana. The grantors are Troy M. Bailey and Rachel E. Bailey. The grantees are Cody Hiles and Jessica M. HIles. A warranty deed was made for 100 E. 1150, Kokomo, Indiana. The grantors are Douglas D. Lemaster and Patsy A. Lemaster. The grantees are Michael David Richey and Alyssa Renee Richey. A quit claim deed was made for 337 E. 1000 S., Bunker Hill, Indiana. The grantors are Dale Lemaster and Rya Lemaster. The grantees are Dale Lemaster and Ryan Lemaster. A quit claim deed was made for 1045 Cherry Lane, Peru, Indiana. The grantor is Candace M. Guyer, formerly known as Candace M Bell. A country government deed was made
for 119 N. Union Street, Peru, Indiana. The grantor is the auditor of Miami County. The grantee is Douglas M. Hines. The third party is Danny Caldwell. A warranty deed was made for 2029 W. State Road 16, Denver, Indiana. The grantor is Geneva J. Shives. The grantees are Travis Wilkinson and Sharon K. Wilkison. A warranty deed was made for 1969 W. State Road 16, Denver, Indiana. The grantor is Patricia L. Durham. The grantee is Travis Wilkison. A county government deed was made for 233 E. Third Street, Peru, Indiana. The grantor is the auditor of Miami County. The grantee is the City of Peru. The third party is Tristan Stonger. A county government deed was made for 66 S. Holman Street, Peru, Indiana. The grantor is the auditor of Miami County. The grantee is the City of Peru. The third party is Tristan Stonger. A county government deed was made for 405 W. Fifth Street, Peru, Indiana. The grantor is the auditor of Miami County. The grantee is The City of Peru. The third party is Chris Davis. A county government deed was made for 185 N. Fremont Street, Peru, Indiana. The grantor is the auditor of Miami County. The grantee is the City of Peru. The third parties are Jeffrey L. Sampson and Rebecca Sampson. A county government deed was made for 279 E. Third Street, Peru, Indiana. The grantor is the auditor of Miami County. The grantee is the City of Peru. The third party is RV Holdings Three, LLC. A county government deed was made for 67 S. Broadway, Peru, Indiana. The grantor is the auditor of Miami County. The grantee is the City of Peru. The third party is Boe Investments, LLC. A county government deed was made for 231 E. Nineth Street, Peru, Indiana. The grantor is the auditor of Miami County. The grantee is the City of Peru. The third party is Deborah Wright. A county government deed was made for E. Nineth Street, Peru, Indiana. The grantor is the auditor of Miami County. The grantee is the City of Peru. The
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Marriage licenses third party is Angela Roark. A county government deed was made for 60 E. Ninth Street, Peru, Indiana. The grantor is the auditor of Miami County. The grantee is the City of Peru. The third parties are Lavel Burney and Ida Louise Burney. A county government deed was made for 256 Euclid Avenue, Peru, Indiana. The grantor is the auditor of Miami County. The grantee is the City of Peru. The third party is DSV SPV2, LLC. A country government deed was made for 466 E. Washington Avenue, Peru, Indiana. The grantor is the auditor of Miami County. The grantee is the City of Peru. The third party is Jeff Wright. A county government deed was made for 409 Monroe, Peru, Indiana. The grantor is the auditor of Miami County. The grantee is the City of Peru. The third party is DSV SPV1, LLC.
Miami County marriage licenses issued from Sept. 15-Oct. 1 Sept. 15 Marcel Matovcik, 30 and Jessica Ann Fine, 33. Justin Ray Elms, 34 and Jeanee Margaret Rose Hart, 28. Sept. 18 Celeste Adell Hughes, 42 and Israel David Foust, 46. Blake Mitchell Sarver, 22 and Meagan Marie Collins, 21. Alexander James Ward, 28 and Jacqueline Nicole Grace Bean, 32. Jonathan Lee Morgan, 22 and Ashton Morgan Floyd, 21. Drew Nikolas Cable, 21 and Alexis Regan Cox, 19. Adam Russell Warner, 34 and Jasmyne Niccole Robison, 35.
Sept. 23 James Dean Sager II, 30 and Kallie Noel Butler 24. Jared Wesley Stapleton, 37 and Danielle Lee Hernandez, 37. Sept. 25 Dalton Anthony Wayne, 45 and Bridgett Christine Roidfeld, 35. David Richard Eaton II, 19 and Eleena Leona Cable, 18. Zachary McCain Vigar, 27 and Kyrsten Nicole Arwood, 22. Sept. 28 Wyatt Ethaniel Gray, 22 and Natalie Marie Lewis, 22. Sept. 29 Janna Catherine Back, 29 and Ashley Nicole Hizer, 31. Stephen Alan Hileman, 67 and Jennifer Anne Cox, 52.
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Police Report Miami County Sheriff ’s Department
A female spoke to an officer at 1104 W 200 N, Miami County SherSept. 28 iff ’s Department, A car vs. deer traffic Miami County Jail, accident with damage Peru in reference to was reported at E possible fraud. The feWabash Road and N male advised someone 450 E, Peru. had made an online Theft was reported purchase using her at 2970 W St. Road 18, checking account. She McClure Oil, Kokomo. Sept. 29 continued saying the A report of a subject bank was able to stop A traffic accident outside a caller's resi- with damage was rethe transaction to dence making threats ported at 3775 W St. where she is not out was investigated at any money at this Road 16, Denver. 2934 S 300 W Lot 130, time. This is an ongoA transport issue Woodland Hills Mowas resolved at 1104 W ing investigation. bile Home Park, Lot 200 N, Miami County Two females spoke 130, Peru. Jail, Peru. over the phone in refA male was spoken A caller reported erence to a verbal disto over the phone in being harassed by an pute at 3964 W reference to a civil angry husband at Meadow Ln, Kokomo. matter between him 12948 S U.S. 31, Lot 263, The females advised and his wife at 2707 N Maple Lawn Village, they would stay sepaEel River Cemetery Kokomo. rated for the night. Rd, Peru. A car vs. deer traffic Brandon Long of Units responded to accident with damage 2805 W CR 500 S, Peru, the area of 2342 W St. was reported at N was arrested for failRoad 18, Kokomo in Chili Avenue. and E ure to appear. reference to a possible U.S. 24, Peru. No inRoger Gilvin of 604 domestic. Both parties juries were reported. Holly Ln, Kokomo, agreed to separate for A transport issue was arrested for conthe night and DCS was was resolved at 1104 W tempt. contacted. 200 N, Miami County A possible heart atSept. 30 Jail, Peru. tack was reported at A caller requested An unconscious per4673 S 625 E, Site 120, assistance locating a son was found at 3220 Mississinewa Campvehicle his grandson Schilling St, Peru. ground, Peru. was using at 12948 S A juvenile problem A traffic accident U.S. 31, Kokomo. was reported at 632 E with damage was reTwo juveniles were 900 N, North Miami ported at N St. Road 19 Elementary School, walking along 111 E and E 600 N, Peru. Daniel St, Peru. One of Denver. Destiny Hann of 15 the juveniles was reA two-vehicle crash E Franklin St, Peru, ported as a runaway with injuries was rewas arrested for posported at N U.S. 31 and from Miami County. session of syringes, Both juveniles were W 800 N, Denver. A marijuana, parapherpassenger transported transported to probanalia, neglecting a de- for treatment. tion. pendent and maintaining common nuisance. John Pernell of 6776 E U.S. 33, Lot 29, Churubusco, was arrested for possessing marijuana, possessing, and dealing methamphetamine, and a Whitley county warrant.
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YMCA their commitment to this project has made this a community effort. I would also like to thank the Dukes Healthcare Foundation board. Their matching of the many dollars to this campaign is the reason we are here as well.” He also mentioned a major contribution from the members and staff of Miami County Economic Development Authority. “Their experience and support also allowed us to follow through with this project,” he said. Hanson continued with “a couple of other individuals, through connections, through commitment and time and meetings, I’d like to thank personally and from the board, Max Weaver and Bob Schwartz for leading this campaign to getting us to millions of dollars it took to raise for this project. Steve Dobbs has taken it upon himself to lead this building process, as a board member, Steve, thank you for your commitment,” he said. Hanson mentioned an important collaboration the YMCA has established is a healthcare
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Photo by Michelle Boswell partnership with Logansport Memorial. The CEO of Logansport Memorial Hospital, Perry Gay, was introduced and he addressed the crowd. “It is truly our honor to be embarking on this journey with the YMCA. We are proud to be the healthcare partner on this project,” Gay said.
The Peru/Miami County YMCA CEO, Mark Demchak, then took to the podium that was nestled in gravel to address the crowd about what is to come and who helped make the project possible. “Without a doubt, this is a turning point in the history of the Miami County YMCA. It’s also a turning point for the community. This organization has served for nearly 120 consecutive years,” Demchak said. He told the crowd that eight years ago in September, the YMCA board voted to build a new facility and that was their one and only goal. The YMCA preschool children were present at the ceremony and were the first ones to turn over the dirt at the new site. Demchak said he felt it was fitting because they are a true representation of the future of our community. Several other community members were able to turn over some dirt at the ceremony to mark a momentous occasion in the history of Miami County.
City officials, YMCA board members and others who contributed to the fundraising for the new YMCA break ground to mark the beginning of the construction of the new Peru/Miami County YMCA. Photo by Harold Chatlosh